He tore down the altars and Asherah poles, crushed the idols to powder, and cut to pieces all the incense altars throughout the land of Israel. Then he returned to Jerusalem. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 34:7? 2. How does Josiah's reform in 2 Chronicles 34:7 inspire modern church purification efforts? 3. What does Josiah's destruction of idols teach about removing sin from our lives? 4. How can we emulate Josiah's zeal for God in our daily actions? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Josiah's reforms and New Testament teachings on holiness? 6. How can we apply Josiah's commitment to God in our community today? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 34:7 reflect Josiah's commitment to religious reform? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 34:7? 9. Why was it important for Josiah to destroy the altars and Asherah poles? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34? 11. What does the Bible say about separation? 12. What does an Asherah pole represent? 13. Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3-4 reverse Nathan's initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency? 14. 1 Kings 11:7 - Is there any archaeological evidence of the pagan altars and high places that Solomon supposedly built? Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from Josiah's zeal for removing idolatry in our own lives today?2. How does Josiah's leadership inspire us to take action in our communities or churches? 3. In what ways might modern idolatry manifest, and how can we guard against it? 4. How does the destruction of idols in Josiah's time relate to the New Testament teachings on spiritual warfare? 5. What steps can we take to ensure that our worship remains centered on God, similar to Josiah's return to Jerusalem?1. How does Josiah's example inspire leadership that seeks to serve God today? 2. What can we learn from the discovery of the Book of the Law in the Temple? 3. What does the reaction of Josiah to the reading of the Book of the Law teach us about humility and repentance? 4. How does the prophecy of Huldah serve as a warning and reassurance for Josiah and for us today? 5. In what ways can you apply Josiah's covenant renewal in your spiritual life? 6. How can the actions of Josiah inspire you to remove spiritual "idols" from your life? 7. What lessons can contemporary believers draw from Josiah's spiritual reforms? 8. How can we "repair the temple" in our own hearts? 9. How does the story of Josiah encourage you to explore and study the Bible more deeply? 10. What measures can we take to avoid spiritual complacency and neglect as seen in the period before Josiah's reforms? 11. In our world today, what might be equivalent to the "high places" that Josiah tore down? 12. How can we respond when we realize that our actions have been contrary to God's commands, as in the case of Josiah's realization? 13. How does the prophecy of Huldah reinforce the importance of seeking godly counsel? 14. In what ways can the Church today initiate spiritual revival similar to Josiah's reforms? 15. How does the story of Josiah influence your understanding of personal and communal responsibility in following God's commands? 16. How can you make a difference in your spiritual community, following Josiah's example? 17. What are the "lost" spiritual truths that need to be "found" in our time? 18. How do Josiah's actions demonstrate the intersection of faith and action? 19. How can you personally respond to the spiritual lessons from Josiah's life and reign? 20. In a world that often prioritizes personal desires over divine law, how can we stay true to God's commands? Links 2 Chronicles 34:7 NIV2 Chronicles 34:7 NLT 2 Chronicles 34:7 ESV 2 Chronicles 34:7 NASB 2 Chronicles 34:7 KJV 2 Chronicles 34:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |



